[ecrea] Postdoctoral Fellow and Master position on sustainability & society research

Dear all,

to strengthen our group and research on sustainability and society, we
are currently looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow "Conceptualizing
normative frameworks for sustainability" and a Master student on
"Sustainability of food, biofuels and agriculture in the media: a news
framing analysis". Find the positions below, and as pdfs here
http://j.mp/pxCTpU and here http://j.mp/ojfcJl .
It would be very nice if you could forward the position to potential
candidates and other email lists and if our ambitious and nice group
received a lot of interesting applications.

Sincerely

Sebastian Ol=E9nyi
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Sebastian Ol=E9nyi, MSc
PhD Student
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TU Delft - Delft University of Technology
Julianalaan 67
2628 BC Delft
The Netherlands
T +31 (0)15 27 89308
F +31 (0)15 27 82355
E (s.olenyi /at/ tudelft.nl)
W http://www.biosustainable.net



Postdoctoral Fellow:
Conceptualizing normative frameworks for sustainability

The successful candidate will be responsible for a two year project
that aims to contribute to a greater understanding of existing
normative frameworks regarding sustainability in the food and biomass
production chain, and will examine these values and attitudes from a
global perspective. This project will seek to identify aspects of
normative frameworks and further to identify shared views and values
as well as areas of divergence in normative regard for
sustainability-related issues. The position is situated within a
vibrant and growing multidisciplinary programme that explores issues
related to biotechnology and society, with particular focus on
sustainability in the global context.
The project, to be carried out in collaboration with international
partners including Brazil, Malaysia, and the U.S., is designed to
explore multiple aspects of sustainability policy.

Responsibilities:
The appointee will have some discretion to influence design of the
project based on his/her background and interests. The postdoc will
also have some responsibility for building and coordinating linkages
among the projects internationally. The appointee will work closely
with the PhD student assigned to the related project on stakeholder
attitudes and public perceptions, and will provide guidance as well as
coordination between the projects. Additionally, this position offers
opportunities for teaching in the areas of ethics, science
communication, and business in the life sciences.

Requirements
The successful candidate will meet the following requirements:

Doctoral degree in the social sciences, e.g. social psychology, public
policy, sociology, or law
Publication in peer-reviewed journals
Experience conducting empirical research
Demonstrated international experience and cross-cultural skills
Experience with research management is greatly appreciated
Excellent command of English
Experience conducting interdisciplinary research and working on
interdisciplinary research teams will be considered a plus.

About the TUDelft:
A fascination for science, design and engineering is the common
denominator driving the 13,000 bachelor and master students and the
5000 employees of TU Delft. Delft University of Technology is not only
the oldest, but also the largest university of technology of the
Netherlands: a university constantly seeking outstanding talent to
keep the research and education of this unique institution top-ranked.
More information on www.tudelft.nl.

Information and application
For further information contact Robin Pierce ((r.l.pierce /at/ tudelft.nl)).
To apply please send the following to Anka Montanus
((a.m.montanus /at/ tudelft.nl) ) until October 25th 2011: Curriculum Vitae
(including list of publications), Names and contact information for
three references, statement of research interests, sample publication

Find more information about the research group here: www.bt.tudelft.nl/bts



Master Project:
Sustainability of food, biofuels and agriculture in the media: a news
framing analysis

The term =93sustainability=94 became an item on the political agenda and
in the media with the publication of the Brundtland report, in which
it was first defined. The Brundlandt commission defined sustainable
development as an approach to economic and industrial development by
which one meets the needs of the present without compromising the
needs of future generations. Over time, this somewhat philosophical
definition has become enriched with some 200 alternative definitions
in scientific literature, in literature on certification and by
different stakeholder groups (NGO=92s, industry, governmental papers).
Current definitions are broader than the original one and take into
consideration social, economic and environmental aspects.

The project =91sustainability of food, biofuels and agriculture in the
media=92 seeks to contribute to the emerging field of sustainability
research by studying sustainability definitions and sustainability
criteria in the national and international media. It is embedded in a
broader research project on sustainability of bioproducts. The aim is
to get a view on how, in the media, the term sustainability has
developed over time and which are and have been the main drivers
behind sustainability.

Description of Qualifications

The Master student has an interest in environmental, social and
economic perspectives of sustainability. Proficient command of English
and one of the following languages is a requirement: Dutch, French,
German or Portuguese. Experience in quantitative and qualitative
content analysis with an emphasis on framing analysis is a plus. This
is not a paid position.
European applicants might be, among others, eligible for an Erasmus
Mundus scholarship. For eligibility criteria, see:
http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/erasmus_mundus/

About the TUDelft:
A fascination for science, design and engineering is the common
denominator driving the 13,000 bachelor and master students and the
5000 employees of TU Delft. Delft University of Technology is not only
the oldest, but also the largest university of technology of the
Netherlands: a university constantly seeking outstanding talent to
keep the research and education of this unique institution top-ranked.
More information on=A0www.tudelft.nl.

Information and application
If you have questions or want to apply for the position, you are
welcome to contact Sebastian Ol=E9nyi (details below). Applications
should send a letter of motivation and a detailed CV.

Sebastian Ol=E9nyi
Biotechnology and Society group
TU Delft
Julianalaan 67
2628 BC Delft, The Netherlands
T +31 (0)15 27 89308
Email: (s.olenyi /at/ tudelft.nl)



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